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    Changing my career goals

    On a side note, I am thoroughly disenchanted with EMS. It provides the least amount of promotional opportunities of the three tiers. Police-Sargent, Lieutenant, Detective, This department, that department Fire-Engineer, Lt, Captain, this specialist, that specialist EMS:Supervisor You...
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    Changing my career goals

    Second vote for not giving up on a Bachelors. I took both my EMT and Paramedic class while FT at college. I hated college so much due to the others immaturity and the lack of knowledge presented in the class. Looking back, I shouldn't have done EMS, but focused on a real college degree...
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    You might work for a private if.....

    Hell..... lol. It's east of the Mississippi. Actually a mix between the two that I have had a pleasure of serving. Shoot me a PM if you really want specifics. So very true about nepotism!!! Very dominant in both services I've been apart of. First one had 4 family members taking part in...
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    You might work for a private if.....

    Trucks with broken odometers that are rumored to have hit 1 million miles Trucks with exhaust leaks and black patient compartment ceilings....... 'Education Supervisors' that are EMT's and teach what they were taught in the 1960's You know you're private when your benefits include: 16...
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    Emt resume writing

    Here is a copy of my resume when I decided to get a 'real job'. Not perfect, but in the ballpark. You can edit it to say watched and carried equipment :P Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, 2008 – 2011 SERVICE LOCATION • Performed necessary critical physical...
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    Kuwait EMT job... any advice or information?

    Yup. Still hiring.
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    Kuwait EMT job... any advice or information?

    I called today. They aren't looking for medics at this time.
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    Design a new Paramedic Baccalaureate-Level Curriculum

    That crappy pay is the reason I spend days looking for a career outside of EMS, not using it as a motivator to further my education in the system. The same principle is why I criticize the thought of additional education in EMS, especially when people speak of tacking 2+ years on to what we do...
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    Design a new Paramedic Baccalaureate-Level Curriculum

    I am in a urban setting in Kentucky, not far from you. Many of our transports are under 5 miles. Right now I feel guilty sticking patients with the bills that they receive. I understand what you are saying, however I can't imagine being able to come up with any more revenue to support EMS...
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    Design a new Paramedic Baccalaureate-Level Curriculum

    We are having difficulties getting patients to pay our $1000 transport bills and therefore slashing expenses left and right. The only way I see raising salaries is by raising transport costs- which I can't fathom. :glare: Ideally, yes. Previously, more education would equate to higher paying...
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    Design a new Paramedic Baccalaureate-Level Curriculum

    Ahh. I gotcha. I'll play. Freshman and Sophomore year I would keep as-is for Associate's degree programs. Basic English, math, anatomy, and EMT/Paramedic programs. If Biology and Chem aren't included, I would add those if possible. First semester of Junior year, students would be recommended...
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    Design a new Paramedic Baccalaureate-Level Curriculum

    Wow, ok let's recap what we've got here: (1) Not answering my question as to why. How would these students benefit from a higher education degree?
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    Design a new Paramedic Baccalaureate-Level Curriculum

    Nothing personal, but I have to question why. Not why you are posting this (too lazy to do a little creative HW?), but why would one enter a Bachelor's program in Para-medicine? There would be no pay benefit from those without even an Associates degree, and no guarantee of quicker promotions...
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    Show me your ink

    big bump- I'm looking to have a cross tattoo on my thigh covered up and found this thread to stir my imagination. By bumping I'm hoping I can stir up a few more ideas. Thanks!
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    van ambulances

    can't transport a second on the bench seats can ya? ....or nearly anywhere for that matter. Otherwise it is a pretty cool setup. For CCT and other transports it is pretty much perfect.
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